Once again, God has blessed us with the most precious gift of all! Today, around 2:30 p.m., we were presented with our new, precious baby girl, Rose Mei. In an instant, we were a family of four. It was just as amazing this time as it was the last. The joy and immense love we feel for this child is indescribable!
It was a rough transition for little Rose. She cried for quite a while after she was handed to us. It wasn't until we were on the bus when she finally calmed down for a few minutes after Lillian gave her a charm bracelet that had been given to Lillian by our good friend Reagan Carr. Rose was enthralled by it and we have used it throughout the day to calm her down. Reagan, you saved the day! We need to place an order for another, please.
Rose is very healthy. She still has a full head of hair, although it appears that the orphanage staff gave her a haircut prior to her trip today. She continued to cry off and on throughout a majority of the afternoon. It is good that she is greiving. The poor girl's world has been turned upside down. After a 10 minute nap in the early evening, she calmed down significantly. We met with the other families in the hallway and let them play together for a while. Rose already likes Lillian alot (and Lillian is SOOOO in love with Rose). While at the hallway party, Lillian helped her stand and then held on to her as she started walking. Lillian then let go of her hands and held out the bracelet for her to come and get. ROSE TOOK HER FIRST STEPS! The girl is walking!
We then went to dinner where Rose ate half a bottle of some rice and chicken congee (kind of like a rice porridge). She really enjoyed it. She then sat on my lap and played with the bracelet for a few minutes more before she finally just passed out from exhaustion. She now is sleeping in her crib and she is just precious.
We are worn out after such an amazing, emotional day. We are so blessed! Thank you all for all of your comments so far. It has been wonderful and comforting hearing from our friends and family from half way around the world. Enjoy the pics!
I just can't quit crying. We finally have our little angel. She is so beautiful, even more so than her pictures showed. I can't wait for you to get home so I can hold her and give her a big kiss. I am also sooo proud of Lillian for working so hard with swimming that she was honored with that great award. Have fun the remainder of your trip and bring that family home soon. Love Mom
ReplyDeleteOnce again I sit crying at work looking at the wonderful pictures of Gotcha Day. Thanks so much for sharing such a wonderful and personal experience in your live. She is absolutely beautiful and I love the picture of Lillian holding her. You will need to let me know what size she is wearing so I can go buy some girly clothes. Congratulations and God Bless. Can't wait for you to get home and see that wonderful little girl!!! Love Sharon
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! Congratulations Michelle, Kevin and Lillian. What a fun week you have ahead of you. She will come out of her shell a little more each day. By the end of our trip Seth was even being naughty. Love the pictures. Keep them coming! God has certainly blessed you all!
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Well, I am a mess. I really never expected to be quite the emotional puddle I am reading your words. Reagan is SO excited!! She is already hard at work on more jewelry. Michelle, I have never seen you look more beautiful than you do in these pictures. I know it must be the true joy that you feel reflecting off your face. Rose is so pretty and looks incredibly healthy. I am so happy that she was so well cared for. Love you guys, all 4 of you. Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteOh the tears of joy! I can't believe that you have her! You are a beautiful family and we can't wait to meet her! Congrats to all of you, the love and joy on your faces is beaming right thru the pics, I can so feel all your emotion! Now hurry up and get home! Love you all, Carolyn
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful! I lover the picutres of her and Lililan. Gabrielle would be jealous. I am so happy for you all.
ReplyDeleteMichelle,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family! I am so happy for you. Little Rose looks the picture of health, and what a blessing to have big sister Lillian there to welcome her to your family. It looks like they are doing GREAT together! She is gorgeous and you look wonderful too! I love the picture of her touching Lillian's face, and the one of her cuddled up against you, AND the last one where you can so clearly see her cute face!! So happy for you and thanks for sharing..it brings back some wonderful memories :)
Love, Michele Bennett
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I woke up at 2:00a.m. and though about you guys! It looks like she and Lillian are going to be best buds. She also looks like a little cuddle bunny!!! So happy for you and can't wait until you're back home so we can have Lillian back and see meet Rose.
ReplyDeleteLove you guys!
--Debbie Montgomery
Congratulations to all of you, Kevin, Michelle and Fusai. The five years waiting now turns to a complete family of 4. What a beautiful family and a beautiful story. I am very happy for you!
ReplyDeleteLove, Sixia
I must admit that my productivity is at a big, fat 0. I have come back and re-read and poured over the pictures over and over again today, and I am still crying. She is just beautiful and we can't wait to meet her in person. Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteOh she is absolutely beautiful! I couldn't help but tear up when reading your post. God has blessed you immensely with this precious little angel. Congratulations! I can't wait to meet her!
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Trina Moore
How sweet, of course the picture of Rose laying on Michelle's chest is perfect and made me cry more than once. I am beyond happy for you all! Snuggle her close and give her hugs and kisses from us! I think I may be addicted to your blog so keep the pictures coming! You're a beautiful family! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteKevin and Michelle,
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I'm so unbelievably happy for you! Rose is perfect and I LOVE how Lillian is already her best friend! Take care,
Melanie
Oh my goodness!! She is soooo beautiful! What a good job Lillian is doing with her, too! This brings back so many memories starting with reading your very first Yahoo posts then waiting for my own Gotcha Day. God has blessed you beyond imagine, hasn't He?! Michelle, He knew the plans He had for you, not to harm you, but to give you a future!!! Praise, Praise!!!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you all! Keep us posted on your return flight.
Michelle,
ReplyDeleteWow!!! What a beautiful baby!!! These pictures are priceless, especially the one of her with Lillian and the one of her snuggled up with you! I love reading about your experiences and seeing all the wonderful pics! (It has taken me this long to figure out the blog, posting etc.) I am technologically challenged! I have been thinking about you and your family daily and praying for you! I can't even begin to imagine the joy you must feel right now, but I can see it all over your face!! God is so good!!!! I can't wait to meet your sweet new angel!! Tell Lillian we miss her!!
I can already tell she is an awesome big sister!!!
Love to you,
Kim Leet